Topic: THE POLAR OPPOSITE (Read 5626 times)

John G. · « **Reply #151 on:** May 05, 2021, 06:41:03 PM »

The Gertrude and the Ophelia look alike. Freud would have liked that.

singdaw · « **Reply #152 on:** May 05, 2021, 06:50:30 PM »

singdaw · « **Reply #153 on:** May 05, 2021, 06:50:54 PM »

Good night, friends.

John G. · « **Reply #154 on:** May 05, 2021, 07:41:58 PM »

A comedian, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, is doing 26 performances at the Tobin. I am ushering for two in the same evening. But I doubt they’ll get ushers for all of them without begging. And pleading.

Apparently he’s filming the show.

John G. · « **Reply #155 on:** May 05, 2021, 07:43:14 PM »

And some unknown local ballet company is doing the Wheedon Alice in Wonderland ballet in our small theater.

John G. · « **Reply #156 on:** May 05, 2021, 07:45:01 PM »

When the main ballet company did it a few years back, they used the original designs. Wonder what this one will be like. They are using Wheedon’s name.

John G. · « **Reply #157 on:** May 05, 2021, 07:58:40 PM »

Ophelia’s mad scene was something to behold. In this version, she cuts her chest as if to cut out her heart, then slashes her wrists. The blood is everywhere, but it’s the soprano’s grief and madness that make it heartbreaking.

bk · « **Reply #158 on:** May 05, 2021, 08:12:51 PM »

Finished watching Shock Corridor and did a quick visit to Gelson's for some creamed spinach, Muenster cheese, and some nuts - all carb light.

bk · « **Reply #159 on:** May 05, 2021, 08:13:39 PM »

Now listening to more music. I found some stuff in the garage - homemade CD stuff, so when I'm done with the current Ormandy selection, I'll take a break and see what's what on these homegrown things.

John G. · « **Reply #160 on:** May 05, 2021, 08:27:27 PM »

That opera was a really nice surprise. The librettist trimmed the story down to the barest essentials. Polonius wasn't really a character, neither were Horatio or Laertes. No Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. It was down to Hamlet, Ophelia, Gertrude, Claudius and the ghost. But it left enough room for some wonderful music, some strong characters and some really terrific voices.

John G. · « **Reply #161 on:** May 05, 2021, 08:29:28 PM »

Good night, all.

George · « **Reply #162 on:** May 05, 2021, 08:48:06 PM »

Quote from: Jane on May 05, 2021, 05:08:50 PM

Enjoy your evening.

Thanks, Jane. I did...I ate too much!

George · « **Reply #163 on:** May 05, 2021, 08:50:01 PM »

Quote from: John G. on May 05, 2021, 07:41:58 PM

A comedian, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, is doing 26 performances at the Tobin. I am ushering for two in the same evening. But I doubt they’ll get ushers for all of them without begging. And pleading.

Apparently he’s filming the show.

He was on Last Comic Standing years ago. He's funny!

George · « **Reply #164 on:** May 05, 2021, 08:53:29 PM »

Well, for birthday presents, I got some cash, gift cards, and some USB3 flash drives.

George · « **Reply #165 on:** May 05, 2021, 08:53:52 PM »

I'm perfectly happy with everything!

George · « **Reply #166 on:** May 05, 2021, 08:55:08 PM »

The gift certificate is for Amazon.

George · « **Reply #167 on:** May 05, 2021, 08:55:32 PM »

I'd better add it to my account before I lose it!

George · « **Reply #168 on:** May 05, 2021, 08:55:45 PM »

That would NOT be good!

vixmom · « **Reply #169 on:** May 05, 2021, 10:13:18 PM »

Thank you all for the vibes

TCB · « **Reply #170 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:22:08 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on May 05, 2021, 03:22:41 AM

That is interesting about the Olympic, DR TCB. I had never even heard of it! Thanks for the photo link, DR George.

I am glad you enjoyed it. I got a million of ‘em. Okay, maybe a dozen or so.

TCB · « **Reply #171 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:24:23 PM »

Actually the film of Titanic pulling away from the dock in Southampton is actually film of the Olympic. There was no film of the Titanic setting sail.

TCB · « **Reply #172 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:32:08 PM »

Quote from: Jane on May 05, 2021, 07:15:29 AM

Quote from: TCB on May 05, 2021, 12:20:22 AM
I should have mentioned last night that many of the actual Titanic photos were taken by a Jesuit priest, Francis Browne, who sailed from Southampton to Queenstown on the Titanic before getting off the ship. The two day trip was a present from a relative.

He was lucky it was only 2 days.

Actually, Father Francis met a couple at dinner the first night onboard. They were so impressed by the priest that they offered to pay for his ticket for the remainder of the voyage and his return to the UK.

Fortunately (for him), when he sent a message asking permission, he received back almost immediately a reply telling him to GET OFF THAT SHIP - NOW!

singdaw · « **Reply #173 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:42:20 PM »

singdaw · « **Reply #174 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:42:28 PM »

fish,

singdaw · « **Reply #175 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:42:35 PM »

TCB · « **Reply #176 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:42:40 PM »

CINCO DE MAYO! A whole day devoted to Cinco de Mayo!

And not a bloody hour devoted to Miracle Whip!

singdaw · « **Reply #177 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:42:41 PM »

fish,

singdaw · « **Reply #178 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:42:49 PM »

singdaw · « **Reply #179 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:42:55 PM »

fish,

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